Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-06-21

CITY AND DISTRICT.
WHERE TO SPEND THE SUMMER.
| Mountain and Seaside Resorts Where
One Can Find Comfort and Pleasure.
The rising mercury. the glaring sunlight, the
heat that seems to be almost visible as 1t strikes
against the asphalt, and the perspiring crowds on
the street. by antithesis bring to mind the salt
breezes OF the sea and the cool air OF the
Mountains The question Of where to 60 for the
summer also comes up and THE STAR endeavors to
help those who are perplexed by publishing notices
OF resorts where one can ind comfort, health and
pleasure during the heated term. The adver-
Using columns OF THE STAR will be found to
furnish complete guide to the summertng places
OF the country.
Away up on top Of the Aleghanies far away
from malaria, fogs hay fever and mosquitoes, is
the Aurora House, OF Aurora, w. Va, comforta-
Ole hotel with beautiful grounds, where one can
sonaole prices Mr.. J.H Shafrer is the proprietor
Circulars can be obtained at The STAR once.
Orkney Springs, the famous watering place in
Shenandoah County, Va, and Fauquier White Sui
phur Springs, the great resort Of Fauquier County.
of1er many inducements to those seeking recrea-
ton, comfort and health. Mr.. h. Caben Maddux
q Riggs can
obtained at Skaters mineral water depot and at
Scheller Stevens, corner 9th and Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
A pleasant place to spend the summer is the
Glades Hotel at Oakland, Md, 2,7OO feet above
the sea, on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The
prtetor.
Comfortable accommodations and moderate
END OF South Carolina avenue, Atlantic City, n. J..
Mr.. 8. T. Reigart is the proprietor.
II o vote was taken among Washingtonians as
to the most delightful places to spend the sum-
high on the list. Situated In the northern noun
tains OF Virginia, having springs and baths OF an
established character, q well-managed hotel, and
every provision for the pleasure OF guests.
Rock Enon Springs attracts yearly large num-
bers Of those who know what comfort is. The
Information, can be had on application to A. s.
Pratt Sons, the Sun building. or ut The EVENING
STAR Office.
Those who intend spending the summer or a
part Of it at Atlantic city can make advantageous
roo
The season at Spring Lake Beach, N. j., one Of
the most delightful OF seaside resorts, will begin
on the 25th instant, when the Monmouth House
Will open, under the management OF L. w. Maltby,
OF the Hotel Lafayette, Philadelphia, to whom ap-
plication should be made for full information.
The Grant House, on JEFFERSON Heights Catskir,
N. Y, will open for the season on the 22d instant,
under the management OF o. H. Topper, OF the
Gilsey House, New York The house IS located in
one Of the most attractive spots in the picturesque
Catskills.
The Kensington, at Saratoga Springs N. Y, has
been opened for the season under the manage
ment OF Mr.: Paul G. Grening. The house has a
avenue, opposite Congress Spring Park.
At Watkins, N. Y, adjoining the famous Wat
kins Glen and overlooking Seneca Lake, is stu
ated the Lake View Hotel which, under the man
attractive summer retreats that can be found by
lake, mountain, or sea. Every provision is made
for the pleasure and comfort OF guests.
Fine scenery, crisp mountain air, splendid
drives, trout fishing, and all that goes make up
an attractive mountain resort can be found at
Aurora, w. Va, where the Mountain View Hotel
has been opened for the season, under the man.
agement Of Mr.. John A. Lantz.
The Vermont House, on Vermont avenue At
lantic City, N. j., under the management Of NJ. E.
Compton, Is situated so as to obtain an unob-
structed ocean view. The house is open the year
round, and advantageous terms can be made by
addressing the proprietor.
delightful and easily accessible resort, IS at
Greenwich, Conn.,, on Long Island Sound, where
the Indian Harbor Hotel opens on the 23d instant,
trains every hour nom New York. and the run is
made in less than an hour.
The Monterey Hotel, at Blue Ridge Summit,
Franklin County, Pa, has been opened for the re-
ception OF guests under the management of VIM.
OF mountain resorts, Blue Ridge Summit is easily
accessible, being within two hours ride Of Bati-
more.
Persons going to Atlantic City will find comfort
able accommodations at the Continental on At
lantfc avenue, between Vermont and Rhode Island
avenues The house is under the management of
j: H. Hug1ll. late OF the Gilsey House. Letters
should be addressed to P. O. box a, Atlantic city
M.
The Arandale Hotel, at Bedford, Pa, stu
ated near the springs, has been enlarged and
newly furnished for this season. The terms, which
are moderate, can be ascertained by writing to the
proprietorS MeSSrs. Alstp & Smith.
Many OF the cottages at Washington Grove have
been ftted up and occupied the past few days.
The hotel, with its broad verandahs shaded by
trees, presents pleasing and restru appearance,
and has been open for reception Of guests since
| June l. Mrs. La Fetra is giving the house her
family, ". b. Il. Smith and family: Mr.. w. af
Turpin and lady. Mr. Geo. c. vtdette and lady, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Burris, Mr.. Cartwright and Mrs.
| boarders. The season promises to be q very
pleasant and enjoyable one at this summer rest
! Ing place.
Congress Hall, at Atlantic City, will be opened
agement Of Milo NJ. Potter. The house has been
| fitted up to furnish comfortable accommodations
for 500 guests There will be music at the hotel
all the season.
Bedford Springs. Pa, the popular resort for
those in search OF pleasure or health is now open
for the season. The Bedford Spring Hotel owned
and managed by the Anderson heirs, has been en-
larged and refurnished for the season. The rail-
road arrangements are excellent, and the guests
at the hotel get exclusive use of the waters and
grounds Pamphlets can be had by application
TO the Anderson heirs.
pleasant spot to spend the summer in sight of
the city, and within short ride Of ones ONCE or
business place, is at the Washington Inn and cot
tages, situated on Georgetown heights The Inn
has Just been completed, handsomely furnished
and supplied with all the conveniences that make
hotel life enjoyable. Coaches run to the Inn from
West washington every half hour. The house Is
under the management OF Mr.. A. r. wood. late of
the Windsor Hotel. Saratoga Springs Informa-
ton as to terms can be obtained application to
Messrs Bateman Co., 1411 street northwest.
The Colonnade, corner OF Pacific and South Caro-
lima avenues, Atlantic City, Is under the manage
ment this season OF Charles Duffy formerly OF the
continental Hotel, Philadelphia and the stockton
at Cape May.
The "Holly Inn," the well-kept hotel at Mt.
Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pa, is now
open for the season, under the MANAGEMENT Of Mr..
John L. Mills, well known in this city through his
connection with the Arlington. This resort Is one
famed for its beauty and healthfulneSs. The
prices are moderate. Full particulars can be
learned by writing to the proprietor, Mr.. Mills.
The Commercial House, at Oakland, Nd, under
the management of Mr.. John Ault, offers many
inducements to families and others intending to
visit this resort.
Hotel Albion is Delightfully."- located at Asbury